Oba Ilari Aladokun

＂Extended version of previous book Ancient practices in current times.＂

Aladokun is known as a wonderful spiritual teacher and advisor, guiding many to a better position in life. In addition, she is committed to and knows that healing is required on all levels: spirit, mind, and body. And because people gravitate toward different healing modalities, Aladokun has expanded her spiritual scope to include bodywork; giving people other ways to bring spiritual balance and wellness into their lives. As a Certified Massage and Sound Therapist, Aladokun is able to use her intuitive abilities, the Ase of Obatala (power, light and healing) upon those who suffer physically, emotionally, mentally and energetically. She says, ＂Today, people are under great stress and they need all the help that they can get. If I can give someone relief through massage and/or sound therapy vs. ritual then I’m still doing what I was born to do.＂ She is dedicated to her spiritual (Ifa) studies and has a compassionate commitment to knowledge and understanding of her culture. She continues to share her vision; promoting the education of mind, body, and spirit through the inspiration of articles, poetry, prayer, rituals, veneration, health, and healing. Oba Ilari Aladokun was born and raised in New York City and has lived in New Jersey for the past several years. She graduated from Murray Bergtraum High School for Business Careers in New York City, and after fewer than two years of additional study she graduated and received a certificate from the American Business Institute where she worked in the field of business administration for well over twenty years. She is a priestess of Yoruba/Lukumi and has practiced spiritualism for over a decade. She has been initiated into several mysteries, including receiving the Hand of Ifa (mano de Orula) in January 2000 and Palo Mayombe in July 2000. Shortly thereafter, she reached the seat of Kariocha and was initiated in August 2000 in Havana, Cuba, crowned Obatala. She holds several healing certificates: Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Registered Lightarian Reiki Master Facilitator, a Certified Intuitive Counselor of the National Spiritualist Association, and Ordained as a Spiritualist Minister. Aladokun is available for private consultations, workshops and presentations. The author may be emailed at: ancestorpaths@aol.com